Description
Delightfully zesty and sweet, these Super Easy Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert for any gathering, combining creamy texture with a tangy lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in another bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
Notes
Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean edges. Experiment with the level of lemon zest to adjust tartness.